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For Bacterial Infections Use Melafix
Bacterial infections are common in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Many different types of bacterial infections go by a wide variety of names. Popeye is a bacterial infection of a fish’s eye in which the eye swells into a balloon-like bubble. Fin, mouth, and gill rot can also be bacterial and not just fungal. When bacterial, lesions tend to look redder and flatter, rather than the raised, white, cotton-like growth seen in fungal infections. Fish can also get bacterial infections if they have an open wound. Swelling and red discoloration can indicate an infection. Skin Ulcers are a bacterial infection of the fish’s body where the scales turn red and slough off.
Melafix is effective against bacterial infections. To treat with Melafix, remove carbon and turn off the protein skimmer if you have one. Add the recommended dose daily for at least 1 week, or until symptoms subside. If you have a saltwater aquarium, use Melafix Marine, which is designed for use in seawater.
You can also use Melafix as an antibacterial dip for corals. Make the dip by adding 30ml of Melafix to 1 gallon of tank water, then immerse the affected coral in the solution for 10-15 minutes. After the dip, dump out the leftover solution and return the coral to the aquarium.
